In Defense of Decriminalization
Support for Oregon’s Measure 110 by an EMT and ex-junkie
By Dylan Curran I spent years of my life addicted to heroin. While that time is thankfully behind me, I now work as a medic … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint
Author: Guest Viewpoint
Our Justice System and Democracy in Peril
The November election is all that stands between us and a dictatorship
By Thomas Coffin A critical foundation to our democracy is an independent justice system which impartially dispenses justice to and for the people without regard … Continue reading
Post Truth
Are real facts and alternative facts simply up for grabs?
By Paul Bodin We live in a post-truth world where feelings matter more than facts. If you believe there are factual truths — for example, … Continue reading
Being Pro-Humanity
A Statement from Temple Beth Israel, Jewish Federation of Lane County, Jewish Community Relations Council and Israel Chavurah of Temple Beth Israel
October 7 stands out in the lived experience of every Jew. This wasn’t just another violent event among many; it was the bloodiest day for … Continue reading
Don’t AstroTurf Golden Gardens
The city of Eugene’s plan for a sports park endangers species
By Karen Hall For the past seven years, my husband and I have walked in Bethel’s Golden Gardens Park and observed the flora and fauna … Continue reading
The Facts on Palestine
Disinformation from Israel perpetuates the Gaza conflict
By Josh Fattal The facts about the war on Palestine should be familiar — more than 14,800 dead, the vast majority of whom are women, … Continue reading
PeaceHealth Has Lost Its Way
Rather than following the the path of Jesus, the hospital chain sees only the bottom line
By Jill Dougall PeaceHealth claims to see us. Yet all it sees is a profit-driven approach that often neglects patients and the very caregivers delivering … Continue reading
Making Democracy Illegal
The increasing attacks on citizen initiative power
By Kai Huschke and Michelle Holman Change doesn’t come easy or fast, especially when there is big money at stake. For over 10 years, Community … Continue reading
Statement on Settler Colonialism
Settler colonialism plays out in locales across the globe over the past few centuries
By Josh Fattal On this week of Thanksgiving, I want to share the Center for Rural Livelihoods’ statement on settler colonialism, which includes us insisting … Continue reading
Investing in the Arts
New study shows strength of arts and culture as economic drivers in Eugene
By Kelly Johnson Eugene has a remarkable legacy of arts support, shaping the distinct and dynamic arts community we cherish today. Esteemed institutions like the … Continue reading